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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1890
Page
4
A debate outlines the President's influence over Congress, arguing he pushed a definite silver policy and a liberal yet conservative pension plan. It notes House opposition and Senate actions as evidence of White House impact, then reverses to claim Senate curb on House confirms influence.
A clipped historical fragment notes a publican urging Washington to redeem Republican pledges and fulfill promises. It contrasts with a New York Tribune claim from two weeks earlier that Blaine defined necessary legislation by Congress.
Public sentiment in Louisiana remains weak against the lottery with charter renewal possibly approved by voters. The piece warns the state would gain a $1,250,000 annual payment. Samoa’s King appoints Conrap Crow- Krantz as chief justice, elevating power beyond US influence. editor critiques gambling at sea and pension bill controversy highlighting fraud risks and political doublespeeds.
The heated debate centers on a pension measure viewed as a plan to enrich agents and burden the Treasury for decades. Critics argue the bill doubles agent fees and inflates pension outlays beyond wartime debt interest, warning of lasting tax increases and harm to future finances.
The article weighs the perilous Eastern Question with Russia and Bulgaria, Britain, Germany, and Austria, noting Russia aims to control Armenia and the Bosphorus while Germany seeks a settlement that may displease Bulgarians. It calls for modernizing training for naval apprentices, criticizing old training ships and proposing new cruisers kept in home waters for realism.
Naval officers debate training seamen for today’s Navy as old sail based drills give way to modern methods. The Squadron of Evolution aided deficiencies from outdated vessels, and new cruisers being fitted out will require a plan for physical training to replace sailwork.
The author notes a rising value of college education for men and women, highlighting Harvard and Vassar commencement speakers, the growth of women’s colleges, and broader scholarly ambition. It asserts women’s colleges are vital to the future and that American education shows increased support and opportunity, while also mentioning a case of hereditary divorce in Indianapolis as a separate observation.
London reports claim Sun try will retire from public life after a career of dinners speeches and meetings. African explorer hailed as hero after celebratory events. Postmaster General Raikes condemns Hyde Park wage protests and suspends twenty workers. A stage runaway seeks fame with a diamond tooth setting and a vanity tale. A wealthy Englishwoman bequeaths 15000 to French Dramatic Artists for champagne fueled banquets. Denver census recount spurs voiced grumbling, risking loss of local pride while St Louis or Chicago loom as alternatives.
A diverse set of notices includes Mrs J V L Findlay as guest at Har rison cottage Cape May, Count Kalnoky reportedly worse in Vienna, Lilli Lehmann buying a villa near St Hubertus for summer, a Cooper monument planned in Cooperstown, Justin McCarthy urged to drink waters at Royal France, Garibaldi family to sell Caprera island to Italy for 60000 dollars, ex Senator Patterson to unveil John Stark statue in October, Constance Fenimore Woolson noted for frank speech, Queen Elizabeth II presents a miniature to Dorothy Tennant, Barnum marking his 80th birthday with a Seaside Park reception for workers, engagement announced for Anna Magdalen Ehret and Baron von Zedlitz, Emperor William contributing to Sulkowski sale, Baron de Cosson selling his armor collection in London, Dr Sylvester Primer joining Colorado College, King Leopold sending Compte Daroche as best man, Miss Tennant uneasy about a grand wedding and preferring a simple ceremony.
London Daily News reports on a full dress rehearsal of an equestrian Jeanne d Arc opera at the Paris Hippodrome. Ninety seven hundred participants. M Widor on horseback led choruses and harpists. Joan appears as a skilled Italian heroine with cross saddle riding.
The Fletcher prize of 500 dollars offered by Dartmouth College trustees for the best essay on prayer has been awarded to Reverend D. W. Faunce of West Newton.
Obituary sketches Deacon Ezra Farnsworth a Boston merchant and church figure famed for integrity industry and public service. He helped found Central Church supported Park Street Church and aided Massachusetts General Hospital and Bradford Academy reflecting a life of religious devotion and civic duty.
In Care May Point New Jersey on July 6 President Harrison attended church at Beadle Memorial Presbyterian, entering with Dr Scott and Mrs Dimmick after a twenty minute walk from the cottage. Rev Dr Samuel A Mutchmore of Memorial Presbyterian Philadelphia officiated. After dinner he hosted visitors including General Sewell and his daughter, remaining at the cottage to observe the waves from the piazza all afternoon and evening.
The Republican party earns praise for admitting Wyoming Idaho and other western states. The editorial claims autumn elections will prove the new states’ gratitude and show party indebtedness, noting Dakotas Montana and Washington as examples.
The Philadelphia Record reports Senator Quay defeated in the twenty fifth district including Beaver County as Lisman Townsend fails to win renomination. Alexander McDowell of Sharon Mercer County is nominated, seen as Quay’s second choice though factional strife may aid the Democratic ticket.
A Pittsburg Despatch (Rep) editorial denounces the Force bill as designed solely to secure party success. It argues the measure pretends to protect a suppressed vote while courting Southern support, granting national control over elections. The piece labels the bill vicious and warns it reveals a weak political position relying on election machinery.
Wool Growers' National Association officers at Mt Vernon issue an address opposing Hale's amendment to the McKinley bill and dangers of free wool imports. They urge members to press legislators and GOP pledges, noting objections to third-class wool duties and sorting limits. Signed by Columbus Delano and George H. Wallace.
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